Getting the timing wrong is one of the most common mistakes everyone makes when growing fruit trees. Some rush to plant and end up doing it at the wrong time. Others fertilize or water when it does ...

Q: What should I do to increase the size of my pomegranate fruit next year? My soil has a red color. A: Red soil tells me you are probably not from around here and, secondly, your soil has a lot of ...

Prune fruit trees in late winter or during early spring dormancy for faster healing and stronger growth. Prune lightly in summer to shape trees, but avoid fall or early winter cuts that risk cold ...

Cultivating fruit trees in your garden is incredibly fulfilling. They offer tasty, fresh fruit throughout the growing season and produce fragrant flowers that attract beneficial pollinators. Moreover, ...

Most bushes that flower in the summer do so on new growth. That means you can prune anything you like in the spring, since the new growth hasn’t started yet. Butterfly bush and rose of sharon fall ...

Question: I read that I should prune my fruit trees every year. Mine have not been pruned for several years. Could you please explain how and when to prune fruit trees? Answer: Yes, fruit trees should ...

Effective pruning also maintains a healthy and vibrant tree, boosts fruit production, and protects against pests and diseases ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In many parts of the country, gardeners move indoors as their outdoor plants shut down for months on end. Early spring is when ...

Get your garden ready for spring with this essential pruning checklist ...

Pruning these woody plants back in winter could damage them or ruin their spring flowers.